Animal or vegetable fertilizers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for animal or vegetable fertilizers in Poland showed significant volatility in physical terms between 2018 and 2024. Market volume peaked at 1.08 million tons in 2020, then contracted to 690.9 thousand tons in 2021 before stabilizing around 700-800 thousand tons in the following years. Production mirrored this pattern, surging to 996.6 thousand tons in 2020 and then falling back to levels around 600 thousand tons, while imports fluctuated between 62.9 thousand tons and 209.1 thousand tons.

In 2024, production recovered to 567.3 thousand tons after a previous decline, occurring alongside record fertilizer imports that highlighted the market's strong dependence on global price and supply dynamics. The market value rose sharply to 59 million dollars, driven by higher energy costs and gas supply chain disruptions that increased prices, leading farmers to seek compensation mechanisms for the sudden cost increases.

Production animal or vegetable fertilizers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of animal or vegetable fertilizers has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 20 896 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of animal or vegetable fertilizers has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 996.6 thousand tonnes, representing a significant 52.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 73.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports animal or vegetable fertilizers from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1.0 thousand tonnes, showing a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports increased by 492.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 69.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Bangladesh, and Lithuania were the main buyers of animal or vegetable fertilizers from Poland in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 37.6% of exports, Bangladesh for 23.7%, and Lithuania for 13.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 74.5% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 108 thousand US dollars, while the highest stood at 1 545 thousand US dollars in 2020, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 47 times. In 2020, exports increased by 112.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 97.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 571.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Latvia were the key destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany led with 67.7% of exports, followed by Romania at 5.1% and Latvia at 4.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 77.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports animal or vegetable fertilizers to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes were at their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, imports amounted to 86.7 thousand tonnes, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 131.4 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 34.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 117.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Germany played the leading roles in Poland's imports by volume, together accounting for 84.7% of total flows. The remaining imports were distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Poland's imports of animal or vegetable fertilizers increased in 2020. The country imported 19 726 thousand US dollars worth of these fertilizers, corresponding to a 27.6% uptick compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 64.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 29.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 463 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 59.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy—together accounted for 89.0% of the total value of animal or vegetable fertilizer imports to Poland.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020